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Shaffa2 Posted 21 years ago
Letter Writing

Quoting & Spelling

I was wondering if and how quotes should be edited when, for example, my essay is in British English, but my quotation is in American English.

Also, in this century old text Phoenicia is written with a special kind of 'oe' (they're linked together). Should I alter this word into modern spelling? If so, how? If not, where can I find this 'oe' on my computer?

In general, must spelling differences / mistakes be 'corrected'?

Does this differ as to which format one uses? MLA, APA, what have you...

Thanks.
  

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0 Hi, 02br 02br 00When quoting, particularly in an academic context, the quote should be copied word for word and any mistakes of spelling or punctuation left in. In order to show that the mistake is not yours but the original author's follow the mistake with (sic). eg.

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  • 0 Hi, 02br 02br 00When quoting, particularly in an academic context, the quote should be copied word for word and any mistakes of spelling or punctuation left in.
  • In order to show that the mistake is not yours but the original author's follow the mistake with (sic).
  • eg.
  • "the cleaned it's (sic) paws" This is not necessary when it is only a difference in spelling, such American vs British English, but if you are concerned you can use it then as well.
  • 02br 02br 00Hope this helps 0-
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00When quoting, particularly in an academic context, the quote should be copied word for word and any mistakes of spelling or punctuation left in. In order to show that the mistake is not yours but the original author's follow the mistake with (sic). eg. "the cleaned it's (sic) paws" This is not necessary when it is only a difference in spelling, such American
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